How often, on a clear and sunny day, have you come across a lake or large pond that is so still that it perfectly reflects all that encompasses it? And, when something touches upon the surface, a ripple is sent out transforming the mirror image into waves of colours and patterns before returning to calm, and its surrounds are mirrored once again upon the surface. I have been lucky enough to see such things and, while the ripples are silent, they make an indelible impression on your ‘feel good’ senses.
When I tasted this wine a similar thing happened. It seemed to send elegant ripples of intense flavour to the outermost areas of my palate and kept going until it hit my cheeks causing a small wave which curled gracefully back onto the palate repeating, and enhancing, the flavour experience. It is such a perfectly varietal and sensory pleasing example of Pinot Noir that it, too, leaves an indelible impression on whomever has the privilege of trying it. Terrific!
Region: Yarra Valley, Vic Price: $80 Source: Generous gift
Words from a Wine Glass 